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Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Okkervil River Launches Free EP

Austin-natives Okkervil River are offering a nice holiday present to all who like fun and joy. The OR posted a nine-song EP comprised of covers that were caught live during their relentless touring in 2006 and 2007.

A few definitely cool covers find their way onto the EP, such as Randy Newman's "Simon Smith And The Amazing Dancing Bear" and Joni Mitchell's "The Blonde In The Bleachers."

For more details, here is the track listing for Golden Opportunities Mixtape: